Description
A refreshing pasta salad with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and halved cherry tomatoes. Pour the pesto over and toss to combine.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss again.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg